Derbyshire Dales District Council

Half of our District lies within the Peak District National Park. We are one of nine Districts within Derbyshire and provide complementary services to those provided by Derbyshire County Council (including Schools; Highways; Environment & Transport, Social Services).

We have a strong ‘One Team, One Council’ culture. Alongside the excellent quality of life, we can offer you the opportunity to further develop your career within an excellent and family friendly organisation, with the benefits of hybrid working, flexitime, personal development and CPD opportunities, free staff car parking at Matlock Town Hall, and a confidential counselling service. That’s possibly why 87% of our staff feel supported, 94% feel confident to raise issues with their immediate line manager, 85% are satisfied with the District Council as an employer, and 88% know their role contributes to high quality services in the Derbyshire Dales (Staff Survey 2023).

As the District Council, we are dedicated to delivering high quality services to the 32,000 households in the Derbyshire Dales. Services include Economic Development; Planning; Housing; Parks and Recreation; Street Cleansing and car parks; Revenues and Benefits (Council Tax); Environmental Health; Climate change and biodiversity; Waste and Recycling in partnership with Serco, Leisure Centres in partnership with Freedom Leisure. Our priorities are to foster a thriving, sustainable communities in a clean, green, and safe environment. We are committed to fairness and equality and the well-being of our residents and employees alike. Our recently approved Derbyshire Dales Plan 2024-2028 outlines our priorities, aims and aspirations.

Find out more about working at Derbyshire Dales District Council here: https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/jobs